On CDC estimates, Grass Valley is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Grass Valley differs from Nevada on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grass Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grass Valley
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Grass Valley
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.3%, vs 24.8% across Nevada. In all, Grass Valley runs above Nevada on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Grass Valley is short on primary care and dental care
Grass Valley’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Grass Valley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 14.6% across Nevada. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Nevada figure falls outside Grass Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Grass Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grass Valley is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Grass Valley’s median household income is $80,368; among the 10,731 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Grass Valley adults…
Grass Valley runs above NV on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Grass Valley residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Grass Valley
No hospital or community health center in Grass Valley itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Grass Valley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grass Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Grass Valley adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Grass Valley adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Grass Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Grass Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | C | 35.6% | 13.1% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grass Valley adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grass Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grass Valley is better than Nevada on 4 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Grass Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grass Valley | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.2–27.8 | 22.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.6–19.3 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.4–21.1 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%27.4–44.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%32.6–41.9 | 34% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%36.7–46.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%27.4–35.4 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7–9.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8–11.3 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.4–17.4 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%14.7–21.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%21.8–32.1 | 26.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.1–19.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%30.2–45.5 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%8.9–13.8 | 14.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%69–77.8 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%54.5–62.9 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83–87.5 | 84.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%71.7–78.9 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%58.7–70.1 | 58.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%65.4–81.5 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%18.6–26.5 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%29.3–41.5 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%21.6–30.8 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%12.4–18.5 | 18% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.2–14.5 | 15.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.8–9.4 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.3–10 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%10.4–16.1 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.6%32.3–43 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.1–20.9 | 15.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.6 | 15.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 5.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nevada figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Grass Valley
Is Grass Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grass Valley is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grass Valley?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 44.5%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grass Valley?
Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Grass Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grass Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–13.8%), against 14.5% across Nevada.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Grass Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grass Valley.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nevada figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.